Recently, an automotive parts manufacturer was searching for a system to measure over 4,000 individually machined components a day. The company wanted a measurement system that would integrate into an automatic production line to measure shaft-shaped, largely axially symmetrical workpieces. To accomplish this, it evaluated various methods and inspection systems for the process, including the following:

The key component missing from the above methods was the ability to provide 100% inspection at high throughput, which is not sustainable for many measuring systems. The solution was found in a Marposs’ 2D optical architecture system, which offers speed, accuracy and flexibility.